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L281 DRN

1993 Citroen Xantia

Maroon Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,969 mi
Last recorded139,969 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2011
Typical for 1993 Citroen Xantia118,694 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL281 DRN
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1993
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2011 139,969 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 28 Mar 2011 139,969 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 136,297 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Mar 2010 136,285 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 130,829 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 124,642 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 118,546 miles

n/s/f headlamp cover broken

n/s/f tyre wearing low

n/s/r lamp diffuser damaged

Pass 30 Mar 2006 113,799 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 113,799 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

How Reliable is the Citroen Xantia?

Based on 477,392 MOT tests across 86,229 vehicles.

67.5%
Pass Rate
6,551
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
86,229
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,863
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 18,855
Fluid suspension has no suspension movement 15,859
Stop lamp not working 15,639
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,605
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L281 DRN is a 1993 Citroen Xantia in Maroon with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1993 Citroen Xantia models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 118,694 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen Xantia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,863 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L281 DRN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Xantia typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 33 years old, this Citroen Xantia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L281 DRN registered?

L281 DRN is a 1993 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 29 October 1993.

Is L281 DRN safe to buy?

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